Holding a lantern, guiding souls across, Lady Hou comes from the underworld.

The stone statues almost occupied the entire palace, and two chains descended from the sky, one on the left and one on the right, just enough to lock the wings of the phoenix.

Despite this, it still held its head high and neighed towards the sky with its mouth open.

It is not difficult to see that this stone statue is the physical body of Fengzhuoshi who was imprisoned here.

"Judging from this, Feng Zhuo's physical body must have been sealed away."

Yan Zhengchu was amazed, but also secretly alarmed.

It's a good thing they were sealed away, otherwise crushing them would be as easy as crushing ants.

Mo Gu stared at the Phoenix statue for a long time before slowly turning his gaze away.

Ren Fengjue asked in a low voice, "What are you thinking about?"

Mo Gu glanced at him and said truthfully, "I'm wondering what terrible mistake she made to deserve being imprisoned here."

She was momentarily stunned when she said those words.

Perhaps it was because she had also been imprisoned in the Nine Nether Hell that she had such feelings.

Ren Fengjue nodded, but said, "I'm afraid we know nothing about the affairs of the Heavenly Realm."

He added, "I'm wondering, this place is so desolate, there's nothing here at all, so what was her purpose in stealing the Earth God's musical score?"

Yan Zhengchu then asked, "Where would she hide the sheet music?"

The three looked around again, but apart from the stone sculpture, there was nothing else in the palace.

At this moment, the figure of "Black Phoenix" swayed slightly and reappeared on the stone statue.

"So, you've come here looking for sheet music."

She transformed back into human form, leaning lazily against the stone statue's wings, and asked them, "It's quite unexpected that the Underworld Lord would send you to retrieve the musical score."

Yan Zhengchu knew that in the current situation, forcibly seizing the goods was probably not an option, and he would have to act according to circumstances.

He tried to reason with them: "Since that sheet music belongs to the Lord of the Underworld, shouldn't you return it?"

"Black Phoenix" rolled her eyes at him. "I won't return it unless he comes to beg me in person and kowtows to me three times."

"..."

Such an unreasonable bird is really a headache.

Ren Fengjue then asked, "I don't see any zithers in this palace. What do you need this sheet music for?"

"Black Phoenix" replied, "I just like to steal things, so what?"

Ren Fengjue smiled and said, "Then I think I know why you've been imprisoned here."

These words sent a chill through the air in the hall.

The next second, "Black Phoenix" was already close to Ren Fengjue, coldly demanding, "Then tell me, why?"

Ren Fengjue was not afraid of her, but quietly patted Mo Gu's hand to reassure her.

Then he said, "Everyone says you angered the Lord of Heaven; you must have stolen something important from the Heavenly Realm?"

Upon hearing this, "Black Phoenix" paused for a moment, and its previously arrogant demeanor diminished somewhat.

Seeing her reaction, Ren Fengjue continued, "It seems I was right."

"Black Phoenix" gave him a cold glance and said, "Don't pry into my affairs. I'm not returning the sheet music!"

Ren Fengjue seemed determined to get to the bottom of it: "If you don't understand music, what use is a sheet of music to you? Is there some other reason behind this?"

"you!"

Just as "Black Phoenix's" bad temper was about to explode, she suddenly extended her sharp claws and lightly scratched Ren Fengjue's face, changing her tone as she said, "You living soul, you really have audacity. Aren't you afraid I'll eat you right now?"

Ren Fengjue smiled slightly and said, "If you didn't have the guts, how could you dare to venture into the underworld?"

"Black Phoenix" seemed intrigued again. "Indeed, what brought you two souls into the Underworld? Why would the Earth God send you to retrieve the sheet music?"

As she spoke, her narrow phoenix eyes suddenly turned to Mo Gu beside her, "Could it be... because of this Nine Nether Soul Imprisonment?"

Ren Fengjue said frankly, "That's right, we entered the Underworld for my wife."

Upon hearing this, "Black Phoenix" was initially surprised, then chuckled, "You really don't know your place..."

Ren Fengjue immediately changed his attitude, looking at the stone statue beside him: "We mortals are certainly ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth, but... the divine lord is different."

Black Phoenix's expression changed. "You... you called me God Lord?"

Ren Fengjue countered, "Since you are a celestial deity, shouldn't you be called a Divine Lord?"

"Black Phoenix" couldn't help but burst into laughter, the sound almost piercing through the palace and reaching the heavens.

Yan Zhengchu, standing to the side, could tell that this bird loved being praised…

He chimed in, "That's right! Although the Phoenix God no longer resides in the Heavenly Realm, this true form of his has certainly opened our eyes."

"Black Phoenix" stopped laughing, but said, "Stop flattering me. I still won't return the sheet music unless you can break this binding lock for me."

Staring at the two chains, thicker than pillars, Yan Zhengchu's face stiffened. "Isn't this just wishful thinking?"

"Black Phoenix" sneered, "You know it's wishful thinking? If you can't do it, then get lost."

Yan Zhengchu was also feeling a bit stifled.

Ren Fengjue immediately chimed in, "Even the Divine Lord knows our abilities are meager. How could we possibly accomplish what even you couldn't?"

"However, we have already ventured into the underworld. Since the Earth God has given us a chance, there is no reason for us to retreat without a fight."

"Black Phoenix" glared at him coldly. "So what do you want? To just rob me?"

Having said that, she spread her five fingers, and a roll of silk appeared in her palm.

She then provocatively said, "The sheet music is in my hands. If you're qualified, you can take it."

As soon as "Black Phoenix" finished speaking, Mo Gu made his move in a flash.

"Master Yan! Find a way to prevent her from leaving this palace!"

After Ren Fengjue shouted, he immediately drew his sword and followed.

Upon hearing the sound, Yan Zhengchu immediately took out several yellow talismans and threw them in all directions. Then, he directly set up a soul-locking array at his feet.

To reinforce the formation, he held the jade sword horizontally in front of him, using himself as the core of the formation. In an instant, golden light enveloped the entire palace.

"I don't know if it'll work, but I'll try it out for now!"

The carefree spirit inside the soul-crossing lamp immediately transformed into human form, cheering them on.

The fighting above was still dazzling.

However, after the previous encounters, Mogu had figured out the opponent's situation.

This "Black Phoenix" was powerful, but only a wisp of its divine consciousness remained.

Although Mo Gu's bone techniques cannot completely suppress her, they will restrain her as long as she takes human form. With Ren Fengjue's help, she is not without a chance of winning.

Black Phoenix then realized that she had underestimated her opponent; this mere mortal actually possessed such abilities.

Enraged, she let out another piercing cry.

This sound was indeed "astonishing." Yan Zhengchu, who was sitting at the core of the formation, felt a jolt in his chest, and his soul almost collapsed.

Mo Gu exchanged glances with Ren Fengjue, and the instant his bone technique restrained "Black Phoenix," he activated his jade sword and stabbed at the opponent.

Now, "Black Phoenix" had no way to avoid it and was directly pierced by the jade sword, pinning it to the stone statue.

Immediately, the black mist dissipated, and the sheet music fell from the sky.

Overjoyed, Wuyou quickly put the sheet music into her bosom.

The next second, the stone statue trembled, and a crack appeared where the jade sword had pierced it.